Merry Xmas!

As per usual, chaos around the house.
No Springer moments.
Just lots of people in a small area.

The men of course stayed home to tend to the house, while the ladies headed off to church.
I almost had a panic attack. Squished in between my family. And in an effort to deep breathe to calm myself down, I almost suffocated on clouds on incense.

We spent last night at AC's house. Where I learned that I am desperatly allergic to bunnies.
The great drama was that Mamma was no where to be found. She lives in an assisted living facility down the street.
We figured that she had told people that her family did not care about her, and some family adopted her for the evening so that she would not be alone. But no one really knew where she was. Anyway, she was found by the end of the night, but could not remember who she had been with. Poor people trying to do good, and ended up stealing her away from us for the night.

Off to AA's for the afternoon. Wanted to snowmobile and such, but there is thank god no snow.

Girls night out of Friday yielded some excitement. Will leave you hanging until tommorow.

K

Ok.
So tonight is girls night out.
Lock up your children.

However, I am loving my horroscope.

This would be the moment to say yes, KATHRYN. Say yes to your destiny. You are a little frustrated because things have not been moving forward as you want. But now that opportunities are coming your way, you find yourself holding things up. Come, come, KATHRYN. You are just afraid, that's all. But rather than let your fear overtake you, transform its energy to work to your advantage.

Wow.
Can't wait to see what happens

k

My horroscope....
interesting

Today's aspects can be interpreted in several ways, KATHRYN. The planetary configurations correspond to a search for space, whether it be a physical or an intellectual space. You may be asking yourself philosophical questions, or perhaps you're thinking of taking a long trip. What will you decide to do? Will you read Kant or plan a trip to China?

I think a trip to China might be the order of the day.

Waiting to hear from you.

k

Ok. Apparantly there is a little game that my sister and I did not play when we were younger.
I was telling R about my little situation and he said that he would do it on purpose when he was younger.
So there I was. Just lighting two nordic ice tea lights. I had my feet crossed. I lit the match and lit the two tea lights.
A moment later, I thought that my feet were feeling a little warmer. And oh, what was that bright light coming from my feet.
That would be flames. My socks were on fire!!!
Apparantly along with the match and the tea lights, I lit my feet.
Shocked I started flapping my feet like I was running. And then thought that I should take just take my socks off.
I burnt my socks.



Spent yesterday looking for a saree. Sue is getting married in July and we wanted to choose the dresses. I chose a pink sareee with really pronounced silver bling. Now I love bling. And I was in my element. It was so much fun. And it was awesome that we all got to choose the color that we wanted. Sue wants us to each have a different color. I was thinking summer when I chose the pink. And I get to wear all kinds of bling jewlery. I loved all the fabric as well.

Also payed a vist to L and D and their lovely new home. It is gorgeous. Poor things, they were hosting this massive open house last night and both were taking turns worshipping the porcelain god. Poor things. I was terrified that they had food poisining.

Any party at their place is complete with MANY children. A single girls nightmare!!!
Honestly, I prefer to hang with the little ones!!!

Busy week coming up as we are in classes until the end of the week. And then we are off on break. 5 more days.

I can do it.

K

Dragonbreath
and it was not me

I didnt know what to do.

Ahhhh.
I am alive.
Knowing that my sis has been unable to see her page as well as mine, I fell off the wagon of blogging that is.
Know that she is able to see, I thought that I should try and make that effort to post again.

Christmas is so close I can't believe it. Thank god I have been organized and got all of my shopping done ahead of time. I'm not sure how people leave everything to the last minute. I could just not cope.

My favorite is people who follow me through the parking lot looking to take my parking spot. Are you parked close as they follow me up and down the rows. I try to keep my head down so that I don't make eye contact. Maddness.

There might be a little boy interest in my life. Too soon to say. But he is very nice. I might just keep you posted.

This will be the first year that Sarah won't be home for xmas, as she will be coming at the beginging of Jan as we are all heading to BC for the first grandson's wedding.

Unless we beat him to the altar..... hmmmmm

K

just thinking of my mum tonight.
how when we were little, if we managed to keep the lid on the tooth paste for the entire month she would take my sister and I to McDonalds. She would buy us a hamburger and split it.
I love my Mum.

Ahh Daylight savings time.
Twice a year.
Spring forward, fall back.
And yes it was last week.
And yes, I have just figured out how to change the time on my cell phone.
Yes it took me all this time to figure out.

Last week we laughed at C because she spent half an hour trying to figure out how to change hers. Only to have someone point out to her that her phone had already done it for her automatically.

K

beautiful flowers that I bought for myself. 

me again 

the ladies at a wedding earlier this year. 

You wouldnt believe what woke me in the middle of the night.
After spending the last part of the day worshipping the porcelain bowl. Thank God a less than 24 hour bug... I doze off to sleep for a couple of hours..... and am awoken (remember that it is November) by Thunder and Lightning and a huge downpour of rain. The strangest thing in November. All I have to say is thank goodness it was not snow. I am not ready for that. Strange though that it is 17 degrees today.

k

So I have just returned from a two day seminar on Non Violent Crisis Intervention.
Basically a tool to use to maintain control when a student transitions from anger to violence.
I was just thinking that it would be so funny if today I had to use some of the techniques today.

This is my horroscope for today.
Crazy.

Be on your toes today, KATHRYN, and expect the unexpected. People may be acting out in rash, outlandish ways, so just go with the flow. As usual, you have a tremendous ability to roll with the punches and still come out unscathed. Just take care that someone else is not grabbing hold of the reins. Stay easy-going and laid back while maintaining control and responsibility of your actions


The world works in mysterious ways.

K

I wish that I could say that I have been so busy that I have not had time to writer.
But that is not really true. As usual, things are quite normal. School, Gym, home.
I am just lazy. Lets not tell any lies.
I have been on vacation from the airline for the last couple weeks, and have just had my leave of absence approved from November to March 31st.
This is good news as I have little interest in busting my arse for the next 5 months. I have a couple of flights remaining.
Sarah has found herself back in London for the next little while. She was offered a contract that will make her financially sound for a little while. Even though it was hard for her to go back to London it is the best financial decision. I need to do what she does. The money is ridiculous.
I think that I might try to get over to London to spend the weekend with her in November once I am on a leave. I do have a flight there next week, but it is a disaster as
I go through Dublin and arrive late in the afternoon into London. Have tried to change my flight to another one (fingers crossed)
Congratulations to Tony, Simone, and Rogan on the arrival of their new little boy Tieg. He arrived yesterday and all are settling at home.
It is amazing that you can give birth and be home the same day. The wonders!!!
Was talking to a girl from work and she has planted the idea of Thailand in December. Hmmmm.

This is my horroscope for today.

Put your ambitions into action today, KATHRYN. The day's planetary aspects should find you feeling energetic and positive. Make the most of this by taking steps toward achieving your goals. As you know, if you don't actively pursue them, nothing will happen. The years can pass by so quickly, and you wouldn't want to be sitting on a rocker wondering "what if?" Trust yourself and do what it takes. Everything starts with that first single step.

Does that mean that I should buy that pair of shoes?
Or does that mean something else?

Congratulations to my cousinSimon and his fab girlfriend Christine on their engagement.
The two are just lovely.
Smart boy to not let her get away.

Looking forward to a spring wedding in the Vancouver area.

I guess I might have to buy a dress to wear, maybe shoes as well.

Very exicted as it gives me something to look forward to.

Enjoying one of the very few saturdays that I am not out of the country, the ladies and I decided to go for brunch.

We went for a chic sex in the city brunch at the loft. (www.loft720.com) C had the champagne cocktail and R and I had the smoothie with some vodka for flavour. We also sampled the green eggs and ham, poached eggs, and poached egss with crab cakes. Very nice place. Would go again for sure.

The highlight was when the waiter asked C how she wanted her toast. The momentary panick on her face was priceless. (no mastercard) Toasted, she said confused. The waiter started to laugh and rephrased the question what KIND of bread she wanted. Silly waiter, toast is toast.

So.. remember that I am new to the school.
I have been there a week and change
Today I walk into one of my departments and am greeted with
Hey Sexy, hows it going

Now, the moment that those words slipped out of his mouth, he looked almost as shocked to have said that as I was to have heard it. We both just changed the subject and moved on immediatly.

Almost like Sally when playing scrabble, claiming that she is not an alcholic, when someone questionned her spelling of a word. Quickly followed by Did I just say that out loud.

Today, an homage to all the people who said something out loud that they meant to think to themselves.

It has come to my attention that people do read my blog.
I just assumed that my sister was the only one to read it, and seeing as I have spent most of my summer with her, I was not updating this site.
School is back in, she has moved to Spain, and we do not fly there... so I start to post again.

Most of my summer consisted of flying back and forth between Toronto, London, and Vancouver. And of course shopping in between. Lots of shopping, however, there must be something in wrong with me as I just dont have the desire anymore. I know, I cant believe it myself. I think that watching the struggles that New Orleans is undergoing has made me change my lifestyle a little bit. A bit. And probably not for that long.

I played in a 3 pitch tournament yesterday with the ladies. And, for my first time ever playing the sport (yes I coached a team last year) I was not terrible. I have some improvements to make. However, the piece of equipment that I am missing is a large, let me reinforce LARGE chest. My Lord, some of the best catches were made when the ball bounced into the glove, out of the glove and into the massive chests. However, the team drinking in the park all day with white wife beater tank tops and no bras and massive breasts... they take home the trophy...

Why do people not wear bras, especially sports bras, especially if your breasts are so large.
WHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY.

Anyway, the team i ws priveleged to play on one the tournament, and we all walked away with a shot glass to commemorate the day. It was a fund raiser for the Breakfast Program for kids before school. And with the weather being so nice yesterday, I also walked away with some great sun. GOd love a 30 degree day in September.

Settling in to my new school. New teachers, new program, new kids...... Still absorbing my envirnoment. Not my old school, which I miss, but certainly a great opportunity for me. Teaching math, english, and phys ed. All over the place, but I get to wear shorts half the day, and I get to be outside. Seems like a great deal to me.

Almost time for bus duty.....

sarah years ago said that she hated taking the underground.
she said it was a haven for menacing incidents.
you can imagine my horror when I woke up this morning. I thought that i was dreaming.
thank god she is alright.
thank god

Let me start by saying that the following events were not at all my fault.
I just went to the store to return something, and exchange it for something else.
Then I saw them. A gorgeous pair of hilfiger black pumps (for only $60). I would have been mad not to pick them up. They are sooooooo comfortable as well.
I then went next door to Winners (Love that place) and accidentally bought two pairs of tweed like shoes for the fall and winter. Now, they were a STEAL. Chinese Laundry and Dollhouse shoes for $30 each. Again, I would have been a fool to not snatch them up.
And that is why it was not my fault that today I bought three new pairs of shoes to add to my collection of shoes.

MADDNESS.
Things are usual me pace. INSANE.
Am suffering from jet lag, something that I don't have time for.
Just returned last night and went straight to volleyball. That did me in and barely hit the pillow before I fell asleep. Morning has come too quickly, especially because I am going back out tonight. To see my sister. YIPEEE.

We went to see Oasis last weekend and I was really impressed with the venue, and the show. Hoped secretly that I would witness one of the infamous melt downs, but alas it did not happen. Ended up at our local and lasted only a short visit as one of the girls started to pole dance with a door frame. We decided that is was time to leave after that.

Worked with some new flight attendants yesterday, wow. To be new again. Poor things are struggling. One of them voits at least 5 times per flight. Takes a toll on me as well, as I have to end up doing her work for her as see is in the loo all the time. Patience!!!!

Done all that needs to be done at school, just last minute things like packing and cleaning out my possessions. Change is good, and I am ready to move on.

Got my schedule for the month of July and it is a doozy. Back and forth to London and Vancouver. It's the season for visiting family and friends. Have an idea, for my doll Sarah who is in Vancouver. Due to my stupidity, I did not get to see her when I was last there. Have three days there next month and will be inviting her to join me for a girlie spa day. Shhhh, hope she doesnt read this.

That is the update for now.

K

In the spirit of my sister, I bought a new pair of Puma trainers today. It took me awhile to find the ones that I wanted, and then ones in my size. But alas, I found them. They are white with black velcro across the front. In all honesty, I wanted new shoes because I need them to wear out tommorow. We are going to see Oasis and Jet. But along with those shoes came a few new white shirts, only because I realized some of the shirts that I have (including the one I was wearing today) have seen better days. And a fab pair of glittery blue indian style shoes because they grabbed my attention, and a black and a white wide necked shirts from Jacob because they were on sale and looked soooo good on the lady who was working there. (I think that is it)

Tommorow is the last day of school, classes that is. We have exams from Monday to Thursday, and then no more children until they return to pick up their report cards. I have packed most of my things, It is amazing how much I have collected over the last 6 years at that school.
The highlight is not having to participate in the "Big Board". It is what makes all teachers in the English department step even closer to the edge. All the English courses to be offered next year are posted and people get to sign up for what they would like to teach. Everyone is miserable as it is our livelyhood for the next year, but with my departure, I don't get to play this year.

Keeping the windows closed this evening. The poor neighbours had an almighty fight with their son last night, and I could not help but hear them. I am surprised that no one called the police. Love summer, all the lovlies on my street come out to entertain. Bless the 15 kids that use my driveway and BOOO when I come home.

Summer and many travels are just around the corner.

While I should have been listening and paying attention at the staff meeting yesterday, I was not.
I was however jotting down random words.
You can imagine the sense of all of them.
If you have nothing better to do.

high five
comb over
gimp
ditcher
1900
fitee
rehearse
module
ownership
retreat
8=5
13=10
out of sorts
glazed
time tables
pre register
invigulate
designated seats
proper attire
have trouble behaving themselves
ratification
retro pay

So, on the hottest day yet this year... I decide to do the clean sweep of my house.
From the car, the basement, the main floor, the spare room and my own room, I managed to wash and fold the entire contents of my wardrobe. (With the exception of the clothes that I have at school.)
I gave away 4 pairs of shoes to the neighbour, and the car that my ex left went to them as well.
(Last week I gave 3 pairs of shoes to the head secretary at the school, as I am cleaning up what I have managed to accumulate over the years at that school.)
And then I cleaned out two garbage bags of clothes that will be donated to some one. Lucky people :)
So, not sure if this is excessive or not.
32 pairs of underwear.
36 bras.
18 camisoles
15 bikinis.
I am frightened to do a shoe count.
Will save that for another day.

k

So much has happened in such little time.
I have been back and forth to Europe three times with many interesting adventures.
We went to celebrate Noelenes hen night and did some Pole Dancing lessons. Ten ladies and two poles. It was great fun and I would do it again in a heart beat. We also tried to go dancing but due to jet lag, the night was cut short. But we did have a great day of shopping followed by a great deal of pint drinking in the afternoon. So proud of my little sister who has surrounded herself with such lovely friends. Truly great people.
Have been in Manchester, UK for most Saturdays this month. Many years since I have been there, but it has changed for the better. It is not so gloomy anymore. And the shopping is still great. But really isn't the shopping great every where?
Things don't lool like they are going to slow down. The semester is coming quickly which adds a little stress to things. I have to mark all that stuff that I have put off. I also have an evaluation coming up. YUCK.
I guess that the most exciting thing to report is that I have decided that the time has come for me to move schools. I love my school and I love my kids, but I have been at the same school for 6 years. I am making a move to a school that is still very close to my home, which is great so that I don't have to commute more than 10 minutes. I also am going to be working in a program that is brand new to the school and to the board. I think that it is a great opportunity career wise. Big change to leave my security, but a great change none the less.
Very long weekend, and I need to get some rest.

K

Well, I have fallen off the wagon. The blog wagon that is.

It is that time of year again. MAY MADDNESS.

Nothing to do with MARCH MADNESS (Basketball).

It has everything to do with the fact that I am out of control busy.
Not only am I teaching Monday to Friday, teaching Literacy Sessions twice a week afterschool, coaching softball, dragon boat racing, spinning, weight training, playing volleyball (starts this week), and working Friday to Sunday evenings (no sleep two out of three nights).
Things are a bit crazy.

Back to work with the airline is great. Sometimes. Interesting people, like the flight attendant who told me that black tea was black, and white tea is tea with milk. Thanks, think I can figure that out. Then she tells me that when she lived in London she was told to put the milk in before the tea, I think not. Only because my sister told me that the bag, the milk, and the water should NEVER be put in at the same time.

And then the girl who wants to work in my section because there is a hot guy that she wants to chat up. And I oblige to save the issue she would create if I didn't. But did he not sleep the entire flight, until landing when I got to chat to him.

Have been in Manchester this weekend and last. Wow, things have changed from the last time that I was there 6 years ago. It was a beautiful day, Sun and all. And I got to do some good shopping. One of the reasons that I stopped going there was that I spent too much money, but have been good this time. Thanks to my great bargain shopping skills.

Wish that I had my sister there with me.
Wanted to text her, but alas my phone is useless. Doesn't even work in my own house.
Have to get on that.

School is busy. Spring hormones are raging. Broke up two fights the other day and have bruises to show for it. Don't get the wrong idea, I am not at a bad school. We RARELY have fights. I just happen to be there when they break out. Hmmmm.

Will try to be more faithful.
Need to sleep, as I have another week in front of me.

K

So another Sunday, and another update.
Congratulations to both Mandy, and Linda on their preganacies. More little people coming into the world. How exciting.
I spent the lovely weekend attacking the bushes outside of my house. Seven hours later, a major blister from the hard labour, I have had enough for the season and it has barely started. I had the pleasure of watching the kids from all the neighbours run around the street and tear across peoples lawns with their bikes. Ingenious little monsters. (Note, I was watching them, not their parents) Have promised the neighbour that I will help him this weekend to tame the beast just that much more. Who would have thought that I would become so domestic.

Busy week at work, as usual. One thing finshed means that two more things have to be done. Dragon Boat racing has changed nights which puts a snag into my plans, and the plans I have to teach an after school session. But, the eternal juggler that I am... I will have to survive.
Played Poker with the ladies on Friday night and lost every damn penny that I brought. So be it. I was not meant to be a winner.

The big news of the week seems to be the news that I have to go back to work next month with the airline. It seems as if I say this all the time, but I think that this might be the end of my career as a flight attendant. I guess everything is riding on the schedule that I am assigned on the 25 th of this month. AHHHHH the waiting period. Big on that disapointment is the fact that Noleen and I have booked our flights to go to London for her stagette the long weekend in May. However if I go back to work, I will have to work that and every other weekend in the month.
I think that I have come to the realixation that I will have to quit. And that is ok. I think. It has been a long time since I was on the plane so if I am to go, this is as good a time as any.

I was worried that I would be bored all summer, but with careful planning I think that I have successfully filled up the 8 weeks of July and August. 2 weeks summer school. 1 week in the Domincan with the family. 1 week at Bond Lake (cottage of the Alloway clan), 2 weeks in London with my sister, perhaps a jaunt for the weekend or more to some exotic location, 1 week at the cottage with the cousins, and a few days scattered between each trip. Now, If I could only find some way to finance my living expenses as I zip around the globe.

The begining of another week, who knows what drama it will bring. Report cards for sure, who knows what else.

Have a great week!!!

K

Another Sunday, another posting.
So, this is what I have been up to this week.
In addition to everthing else, I am tring to finish the Religion Specialist AQ. I am having a hard time with it. One more week to go. This is going to be the death of me. I am sure.

Have volunteered to coach softball, something I know nothing about. But I want to be outside and this is a great way to do so. Made one practice this week. As we were busy putting the finishing touches on Mulit-Cultural Night a bi-annual event. It was another success. Not as great as the first one, but fun just the same.

Saw Lisa on Tuesday as she picked up a job teaching at my school. It is great to see her. She is such a peach.

We also celebrated the third anniversary of Dad's passing. Can't believe that it has been so long. We had mass for him on Wednesday at the school. It is nice to have the chapel there.

After being at school until late on Thursday night, I awoke at 4am and watched the funeral. And then battled a half day which turns into a long day at school.

Saturday we celebrated Grandpa's birthday with lots of food and goodies. He wanted 86 649 tickets as his present. He got them but only managed to win $20 and a handful of free tickets. I then went to the Wine and Cheese show with the girls. Which was truly a good time. Sarah called and was bombareded with people talking to her on the phone. We desperatl wanted her to come home, but with her starting her new job we knew that it would be selfish of us to ask her to come all the way home. She would have been exhausted and that would not be fair to her.

One tragedy, I went to the "Rinse station" to rinse my glass, and leaned over only to have m beautiful knock off Gucci glasses that I loved dearly, jump out of my shirt and fall into the bin full of rinsed and dumped wine. No I did not try to retrieve them, but I was truly heart broken. Karen bless her soul offered to go elbow deep and fish around for them. I did say no. Nothing is worth an elbow deep of sludge. And then there was the almost incident with the Fire Fighter. That thank God I managed to avoid.

Saw my friend Sue as we competed at the Breathalizor station. Haven't seen her in forever. She is such a happy girl. Love her to bits. Breathalizor, that was quite fun.
We went for dinner and then a few more drinks until we called it a night before midnight.

Had an early start to the day as I had to develop some pictures and wanted to get it done before the crowds started to throng.

I bought my fab neighbours a new bench for their front lawn. Theirs broke in the fall when their buddy sat on it and fell through it. They are so helpful that I wanted them to have a great place to sit.

And as the weather is soooooooo nice today we all caught up on things that have happened over the winter. I accidentaly last summer started friday night cocktail hour, and the ladies (bless them and their motherly ways) are anxious for them to start again. They have purchased citronella candles and are read to go. Think that I will make us al wine glasses for the occasion. I read somewhere that you can put stickers onto glasses to personalize them. Sounds like something that I might like to do.

Lorina emailed me today, and invited me to play Poker with Jenn and Mandy on Friday night. Me and the three married ladies. But I better learn to play Texas Hold'em quickly.

This afternoon I have been struggling to mark some long overdue papers, only motivated by the fact that they are turning in more articles tomorrow.

And the y key on m keyboard seems to be acting up.

Until next week.

K

Seems like the weekends are the only time that I get to sit down and sum up the week.
After a bit of excitement in Vancouver, missing seeing Sarah W. (Typical what day am I supposed to leave? and mad dash to the airport earlier than I planned...) I am so sorry to have missed them both.
A big congratulations to the happy couple who I just found out are engaged. Great news as they are both fantastic people.
I got to watch a lot of hockey, drank a lot of coffee. And did a little shopping. Working my magic I made others spend more money than I did.

But this week has been tough. No one ever feels sorry for us that we have time off, but it is really hard to get back on track.

I went to the movies with my grandma and mother. We went to see Bride and Prejudice. I loved it. Music, dancing, colors.. It was great. We also stopped into IKEA where of course we picked up some little lovelies. And then had a nice dinner with the lovely ladies. We planned out Grandpa's birthday next weekend. Missing only one very important guest. (Seestor) Lunch is at 12. We would love to have you join us.

And if you are looking for me today, I will be racing to finsh my project that I have had three months to do, and yes have left to the last minute.

And yes, there is fresh snow on the ground, and yes it is the 3rd of April.
Cruel and unusual punishment.

K

No sooner than I am unpacked, I am packing up again.
Off to Vancouver tommorow for the Easter Weeekend.
More fun to be had.
I am sure....

k

Well. I have returned from the Dominican and am a lovely shade of honey brown. The good news is that we are all speaking still, and there was only one "pool blow up". No casualties.
The weather was just perfect. I imagine that it was about 35 each day. Not a drop of rain the entire week. The hotel was beautiful, nice rooms, and I had no complaints about any food. They were great at keeping us hydrated, bottles replenished in our rooms daily, and coolers all over the place to refill. There was of course a swim up bar that got put to good use.
Interesting behaviour from people though. The expression "All inclusive, no problem" comes to mind.
The staff work so hard, and play hard as well. They get to live on the resort and get fed as well. It is the best job that they could have. I stayed on the resort for the most part, left only once to go horseback riding. That was TONS of fun. But it is certainly a reality check when you see the poverty that is just on the other side of the fence. It is amazing the things that I have to live with, when I see what these people live with. It makes you re evaluate everything, if you have a conscience.

Am out the door again this weekend. Have planned a jaunt to Vancouver to visit with the cousins and Sarah, a friend from University. Should be fun. Can't even begin to think about packing. I guess it is a blessing as I have to unpack before I can pack again.

Have a great day.

KJ

I am alive
However, I am out of town for a girls gone wild week in the Domincan Rebulpic.
Will post pics and details on our return.

Have a great March Break Everyone!!!

Hate them damn teachers.

k

So this is it.
My last posting being 30.
As of midnight I will be 31. And I am ok with that, as I still feel that I am 25.
Had a few drinks with a few of the girls on Saturday, and think I managed to be the most sober. After a little incident with nipples and keys locked into the running car.
I like low key. Would rather jump through hoops for others bdays and keep mine hush hush. So it worked out well.
Less than a week to go before we leave for the Domincan and then on my return I am off to Vancouver to visit my cousins and my friend Sarah.
It will be a busy month.
Thinking of my sister who is in Sri Lanka this week. Imagine the fun that she must be having. This is the first March Break that we havent spent together in a very long time.

And with that, a hot shower and bed for me.

K

Well, this is it.
This is my last posting being 30. As of midnight I will be 31.
And I am ok with that, because I still feel like I am 25. And maybe I look like I am. Who knows.
And for me birthdays are not really a big deal. I would jump through hoops for my friends to celebrate their birthday in style. However I am embarassed that people would do something for me. Strange, I know.
As of last year, I decided that I was old enough to have a birthday month. I guess having March Break helps with that equation. And with that in mind, the countdown is on for the Dominican Republic. Look out, here we come. On my return, 4 days of work and then am off to Vancouver for Easter. Busy busy.
Thanks for the wishes from exotic destinations. Greatly appreciated!!!
And with that, hitting the showers and going to bed.

k

tabs bday this weekend 

the lovely husband of the birthday girl 

The lovely bithday girl 

Something that everyone should read. Especially on a friday.

Courtesy of readersdigest.ca


How to React to Difficult Co-Workers
According to consultant Gerry Smith and Shaun Belding, author of three books on dealing with difficult people at the office, how you handle the people described below can improve the quality of the work environment for everyone.
1. People who blame others, including you. Call them on it by saying, "Why is it always someone else's fault?" Chances are they'll laugh your comment off or become upset. Either reaction is evidence your point may have been taken.2. People who take credit for your work or ideas. This can be difficult to prove, so put your name on any document you develop. If someone swipes your idea at a meeting, point it out straight away--using humour if possible. Later follow it up privately with the offender to tell him or her, "Don't do that again."
3. People who constantly interrupt. Don't put up with it. Say coolly but firmly, "Please wait while I finish."4. People who embarrass you publicly. Put them on the hot seat by saying later, "I'm sure you didn't intend to embarrass me, but you did."5. People who don't follow through. A co-worker cannot hold another employee accountable, but you could try telling them their behaviour is frustrating and that you'll inform the boss if they don't start pulling their weight. Then do it.
6. The office gossip who spreads rumours. Confront him or her directly when it's about you. Or enlist your boss, who can tell the gossip: "There are rumours going around, can I get you to straighten them out for me?"
7. Cubicle cops and PC police are a relatively new type of verbal bully whose hypersensitivity to issues such as gender, age and race makes you afraid of saying anything for fear they will take it the wrong way. One successful technique is to say, "That's stealing. Stealing is when you take something of mine that I didn't give you. You've taken offence from me, but I was not giving it."
Alison Ramsey

Ok. How much do I love these rings?

http://www.omondieu.com/

Wendy's boyfriend Vinny once said that he bought her plastic flowers so that they would never die, and he would never have to buy her any more flowers.

Cute, reminds me of these fab rings.

and with barely one full sentence.....
he hung up the phone

he hung up on me

There are moments, and mostly when the weather is bad....
that I wish that I drove an old beater....
and that I could drive into bad drivers.

Yes, that is road rage!!!
Thank goodness that I live so close to work.

This weekend marks my first visit to the Opera. When we were going up the escalator in search of the toilet (as the martinis were working their magic) we heard a pre-performance speaker say that he had hear a young couple outside saying this was their first opera, and how he longed to go back to that experience. It was very ironic as it was our first opera, but we were not a couple. We were seated close to the rear of the Humingbird Centre, but had rented binoculars. It was a really great performance. The music was moving, the voices spectacular, and the sets and costumes breathtaking. I will be returning to the opera again soon.

I also saw that they are building lofts www.londoncondos.ca with the tag line of if you love London, you will love these. I love London, might I love the condos? I have pre registered.

I also bought some shoes this weekend (shock and horror). The are cute silver sparkly shoes that I wanted so desperatly last summer. (For a large fraction of the cost of the ones I had wanted.) Am thinking that I need to put together an album so that I can keep track of what shoes I do have.

Tomorow is Shrove Tuesday, and we get to wear our PJ's to school tommorow. The rookies have to cook us brunch. It should be fun. Pictures maybe?

tulips for me from me 

lisa and daves little one with a big smile 

the girls at the dirty thirty party. 

the ladies at the dirty thirty party. 

You know that you are in full diet mode when you are hungry in the afternooon and for some INSANE reason, you are craving cottage cheese.
I wonder what in the world is wrong with me.

Have also been entertained by Angela and here Lavalife adventures this morning. They were filtering through the adult encounter section. Nicole's astute observation that some people are like those who think that they can sing on any of the idol shows.

Also watched a segment on Breakfast Television talking about a new book called Bitter Girl. Has the potential to be the next "He's just not that into you"

K

Today I was MOSTLY sipping tea as I read a horrible book.
It was horrible, but reminded me very much of me little sister.
The story is weak, but the lady lives in Angel (in London) and that is where my sister used to live. The main character is a 30 year old single woman who is surrounded by her best friends who are MOSTLY gay.

I was MOSTLY sporting little socks today as my feet were well frozen.

I also removed a whole lot of shit off my computer today and can now open email and my blog from home instead of rushing during the day at school.

And then I MOSTLY sweated in another spinning class.

Tomorow promises to be an interesting day, and in code I will reveal the potential explosions that will occur. (Bet you can't wait.)

Someone will be getting a fab new cocktail dress in the next few weeks. I wonder who?

K

This weekend I was mostly belly dancing with the ladies.
Pictures to follow.

Very fun for those of you looking for a fun afternoon activity that will lead to hours on entertainment when the night gets a little older, and the drinks start to take their magic effect.

Today, and yesterday I am mostly trying to make decisions about this weekend.

The lovies are in exams this week, so good times on all our faces this week.

k

Another busy weekend at Mum's.
Entertaing 20 people in honor of Grandma's 72 birthday.
We had chinese food from the Mandarin, and it was very odd, as the last time we did that was when we had the family over after Daddy's funeral. Very odd, but I didn't want to say anything to upset everyone.

Lisa, Dave, and gorgeous children made it over as well. They are all so cute.

Also went for a fab girls night out on Saturday, but managed to spend a little more than I won at the casino. I really wanted to win some cash to buy the girls all new pairs of fab shoes.

Exams are only 7 days away, and I am very excited to start a new semester.

Have a fab day :)

Today I will be mostly wearing my new pony shoes. I even named them "My little Pony".
And my new jeans from Club Monaco.

I say mostly, as Seestor says that adding MOSTLY to any sentence makes it sound more important.

I will mostly try to do this, for at least a day or two.


PS Had to sit beside this grunting man in the Spinning class last night. God bless him for doing the class. Just imagine a 6'2 German man, grunting away on the bike. GROSS. And then imagine trying not to laugh. I am so mean sometimes.

I want to know why people are obsessed wtih clearing the driveway.
I can't understand those who need to see in the middle of winter that the driveway is still there and it is still black.
These are things that I do not understand.

Even more so, why someone would park in my driveway over night on Saturday so that I could not go out with the girls.

Very strange indeed.

Seems like the standard way to start off the new year...
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Santa was tremendously generous this year. Many goodies to report, the favorite of course being the movie star shoes that my seestor brought from England for me. I am truly ready to go to the oscars or something equally spectacular. ( www.kurtgeiger.co.uk) Thank you baby!!

Sarah and I are continuing our tour of posh hotels. We spent some time when I was last over at the Sanderson Hotel (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d188005-Reviews-Sanderson-London_England.html), and over xmas we sampled The Drake Hotel (www.thedrakehotel.ca). Very fab if you are looking to have a dirty weekend. The shower has great potential what with the glass walls and spotlight.
The hotel also sports a great lounge that makes excellent martinis. My favorite being a toss up between the espresso and pear. The highlight of the night was a girl franticly banging on the door at 4 in the morning asking if we had any "stuff", or if we knew where she could get any "stuff".

Back to work yesterday was cruel punishment. The rest of the world got to stay home, but we and the students had to return. No problem, I will take it like a trouper, as I have many weeks of vacation on the horizon.

The end of the semester is coming quickly, I have to catch up.

KJ